JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Vukile Property Fund has reported that it has achieved a strong performance for the financial year ended March 31, underscoring its dealmaking... 

Airbus Defence and Space has been chosen by the European Space Agency (ESA) and mission prime industrial contractor Thales Alenia Space (TAS – a JV between Thales and Leonardo) to design and build... 

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George has granted Eskom air-pollution exemptions for eight power stations that would otherwise have been forced to close on April 1. He... 

By: Ben Selier - Vice President, Secure Power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric The food industry represents a huge portion of the global economy, expected to reach $9.68 trillion in 2025... 

Johannesburg-based AngloGold Ashanti has advanced its decarbonisation strategy with the completion of the Tropicana renewables project, establishing the largest hybrid power system in Australia’s... 

Investors in the Pan African Resources gold mining company are not only exposed to what is an exceptionally high gold price but also to low-cost, low-risk, near-term production growth of... 

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) have welcomed Cabinet’s decision this week to approve the South African Renewable... 

South Africa’s Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has highlighted the potential of shale gas to reshape the country’s energy landscape. Speaking at a press conference in Cape... 

As South America's largest and a global leading producer of silicon metal, Liasa, stands out not only for its technological innovation but also for its commitment to sustainable practices. In 2022,... 

With a total resource estimate of 219-million tonnes of coal and a projected production target of 7.2-million tonnes a year, coal miner Canyon Coal – a subsidiary of diversified mining investment... 

Hoërskool Stellenbosch has opened its new multimillion-rand World Athletics Class 2 certified track, built with funding from the Athletics Cycling Education (ACE) Trust. Architect Sam Pellissier... 

The Western Cape government says it remains on track to reach its target of generating 5 700 MW of its own energy by 2035, and could even become a net exporter of renewable energy by 2032. Premier... 

Photon Renewable Energy, a subsidiary of clean energy solutions provider Photon Energy Group, is developing a 250 MW concentrated solar PV plant with 150 MW (1.8 GWh, 12 hours) of thermal... 

The project will replace and increase cement group PPC’s existing capacity. 

Vancouver-based  B2Gold Corp has completed one of the largest off-grid solar/heavy fuel oil hybrid power plants in the world. 

As one of the first pioneers among Chinese enterprises to expand overseas, Hisense has remained committed to a combined strategy of globalization and localization since officially entering the... 

Electronics manufacturer Hisense and China National Building Material Group (CNBM) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement, committing to building a localised ecosystem and bringing China’s... 

Cabinet has finally approved the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM), which will seek to leverage green industrialisation opportunities from the country’s deployment of wind, solar... 

By: Bruce Anderson - CEO – 247Solar From where I sit just west of Washington D.C., Africa appears to be at an energy crossroads: one choice is to continue on its path of growing its prosperity... 

You may have heard of lithium-ion batteries, but did you know these compact powerhouses aren’t just used to power fitness trackers, smartwatches, and other wearable devices? SafeQuip, a leading... 

In this opinion article, Dr Wikus Kruger outlines the key reforms needed to address the current problems with South Africa’s once highly-respected programme for the public procurement of... 

The ‘Renewable Capacity Statistics 2025’ report released by global organisation the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) shows a 585 GW increase in renewable power capacity during 2024,... 

Filtration solutions manufacturer Mann + Hummel has opened its first factory in Africa, in Kempton Park, Gauteng. “This is a new chapter for Mann + Hummel South Africa, which started here in a... 

Electrical equipment manufacturer WEG Africa is showcasing its latest innovations in solar power generation and energy storage solutions at Solar & Storage Live Africa 2025 at the Johannesburg Expo... 

Integrated renewable energy solutions company BYD Energy Storage introduced a new BYD Battery-Box LV5.0+ at booth B214 at Solar and Storage Live Africa, in Johannesburg, on March 25. This new... 

South Africa is facing an escalating water crisis driven by climate change, rapid population growth, and increasing industrial demands. According to the Boston Consulting Group, water demand is... 

Renewable energy solutions company Scatec has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Tunisian State utility Société Tunisienne de l'Electricité et du Gaz for an additional 120 MW... 

Takealot’s integration of solar energy and battery storage marks a progression towards cost-efficient, “powered by sunshine” logistics systems. Online retail giant Takealot, in collaboration with... 

IBC SOLAR, a leading full-service provider of solar energy solutions, is expanding its presence and activities in the African market through the acquisition of SOLARWORLD Africa. This merger offers... 

JSE-listed cement producer PPC has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Yellow Door Energy (YDE) for the supply of renewable electricity, wheeled through the Eskom grid, to four of... 

By: Dr Darija Susac - 2nd Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Conference Committee Member and Acting Director of HySA Catalysis Centre of Competence (Virtual Showroom) Economic growth and socioeconomic... 

Zambia's Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) will invest $500-million over the next two years to increase its solar power output and double the capacity of a power transmission line to Democratic... 

Trinasolar, a global leader in smart PV and energy storage solutions, is proud to announce its participation in the Solar & Storage Live Africa exhibition, taking place at Nasrec, Johannesburg,... 

The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has announced a significant milestone in the growth of the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) with the R17-million expansion by its long-standing inaugural... 

Namibia has produced its first green hydrogen; India has announced subsidies worth $259-million for nine companies in its second green hydrogen auction;  China has fired the starting gun on a new... 

Renewable-energy provider Scatec has started commercial operation of the first 60 MW. 

As an increasing number of hydrogen projects are implemented globally, particularly in Namibia, South African pumps manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves has developed some of its pumps to cater to the... 

With Africa’s energy transition gaining momentum, it is critical for independent power producers (IPPs) in the renewable-energy space to adopt innovative financing models that help them to... 

South Africa must establish a diversified energy mix, which entails responsibly leveraging its regional endowments, such as coal and gas, while scaling up cleaner energy sources in a phased... 

South Africa has made significant progress in boosting its renewable-energy sector; however, several issues need to be addressed to facilitate the country’s transition away from coal-dominated... 

Industry association Energy Council of South Africa is confident that South Africa will remain out of sustained loadshedding for the next three to four years, owing to the rapid growth in... 

Renewable-energy company Scatec has achieved the successful commercial operation of the first 50 MW phase of the 100 MW Mmadinare Solar Cluster in Botswana, which was developed in partnership with...